Sitzmann, Dawn E. 1961-2014

SITZMANN, KOERNER, CRONIN, WILHELMI

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/15/2014 at 14:10:35

Dawn E. Sitzmann

Date of Death
Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Le Mars, Iowa

Dawn E. Sitzmann, 52, of Le Mars, Iowa passed away unexpectedly from pneumonia Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars.

Born, Dawn Elaine Koerner, on November 15, 1961, the daughter of Frank Wilhelmi and Elaine Cronin (Koerner) She was raised in Le Mars and graduated from Le Mars Community High School in 1980. She was united in marriage to Peter Sitzmann on November 20, 1982. Together they had three children; Arley, Austin, and Andrew. Dawn lived in several towns in Iowa before settling back in Le Mars.

Through the years, she enjoyed doing crafts, ceramics, and listening to the music of Kid Rock. She also enjoyed spending time with friends, family, and her faithful dogs Yoshi and Gabby.

She is survived by her daughter, Arley (Ben) Holtrop of Urbandale, IA; a son, Austin Sitzmann of Le Mars; a son, Andrew Sitzmann of San Francisco, CA; her father, Frank (Colleen) Wilhelmi of Fort Mohave, AZ; her sister, Renee (Randy) Persinger of Le Mars, IA; a grandchild, Ainsley Holtrop; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Elaine Cronin; biological father, Melvin Koerner; a brother, Rodney Koerner; and a sister, Kelly Hageman.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 15, 2014 at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. Father Richard Ries will celebrate mass. Internment will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars. Visitation with the family will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service on Monday at St. James.

Arrangements are with the Carlsen-Feuerstein Funeral Home in Le Mars.

Carlsen Funeral Home
Le Mars, IA